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Total F1 - 16 Oct 2016 19:40
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2017 tire test a bust; can no one come to an agreement over testing?
Total F1 - 16 Oct 2016 03:30
F1 News 2017 tire test a bust; can no one come to an agreement over testing? Hulkenberg to Renault Driver moves: Kimi moved the most? Not even close but here's top 10 who have 3 titles and Merc is still losing millions? ...
Ocon has 'huge potential' within Formula 1 – Dave Ryan
Total F1 - 16 Oct 2016 18:50
Dave Ryan has praised Esteban Ocon for the way he has come into the Manor Racing team midway through the season and shown good pace compared to team-mate Pascal Wehrlein. The Racing Director of the Banbury-based team bel...
Gasly completes three-day Pirelli tyre test
Total F1 - 16 Oct 2016 17:30
– Pirelli completed its latest tyre test as Red Bull junior driver Pierre Gasly racked up 277 laps across three days of running at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.Pirelli was frustrated last week when its two-day t...
Pedrosa undergoes successful surgery in Barcelona
Moto GP - 16 Oct 2016 01:39
Repsol Honda Team rider operated on to treat broken right collarbone at Hospital Universitari Dexeus.
"Real F1 engine" for Mercedes hypercar | F1 Fanatic Round-up
F1 Fanatic - 16 Oct 2016 01:01
In the round-up: "Real F1 engine" for Mercedes hypercar • F1 will miss Button - Hamilton • Haas doubt Q3 repeat at home
Kyle Busch wins third straight Xfinity race at Kansas
Miami Herald - 16 Oct 2016 00:30
Kyle Busch continued his dominance of the Xfinity Series at Kansas Speedway on Saturday. Elliott Sadler and Daniel Suarez continued their chase for a title. Pulling double-duty this weekend, Busch …
Ricciardo ready for Austin return around 'sick' COTA
Total F1 - 16 Oct 2016 22:50
Daniel Ricciardo has nothing bad to say about the Circuit of the Americas, the host of round eighteen of the 2016 Formula 1 season, and feels it is a circuit that suits the Australian. The Red Bull Racing driver finished...
Max Verstappen: "It is a really fun circuit to race"
Total F1 - 16 Oct 2016 22:30
Max Verstappen is looking for another visit to the podium as the Formula 1 circus arrives at the Circuit of the Americas for the United States Grand Prix. The Dutchman finished second last time out in Japan, and the Red ...
Vettel to have 2017 advantage due to tyre test focus – Johansson
Total F1 - 16 Oct 2016 21:50
Former Formula 1 racer Stefan Johansson believes Sebastian Vettel will take an advantage into the 2017 season by running in the Pirelli tyre tests with his Scuderia Ferrari outfit. Johansson, a former Ferrari driver hims...
Alex Zanardi wins on return to motor racing in Italian GT finale
Auto Sport - 16 Oct 2016 21:03
Alex Zanardi emerged victorious in the Italian GT Championship finale at Mugello on Sunday in his return to motor racing
Williams set to delay Stroll announcement until 18th Birthday
Total F1 - 16 Oct 2016 20:50
Williams are rumoured to be holding back announcing Lance Stroll as Valtteri Bottas' team-mate for the 2017 Formula 1 season until the Canadian turns eighteen. With the Grove-based team being sponsored by alcohol firm Ma...
Renault would consider 'two team leaders' for 2017 line-up – Vasseur
Total F1 - 16 Oct 2016 19:10
Fred Vasseur has not ruled out taking another experienced driver to partner Nico Hülkenberg in the Renault Sport F1 team in 2017 amid rumours that Valtteri Bottas could be set to move away from Williams Martini Racing. ...
Analysis: How F1 has spurned the eSports digital revolution
Total F1 - 16 Oct 2016 18:00
As eSports moves into the professional sphere, with NBA investment in the USA, is there room for F1 to capitalise on a growing and profitable digital industry? Kate Walker investigates. History was made last month when t...
Mattias Ekstrom crowned World RX champion at Estering
Auto Sport - 16 Oct 2016 17:53
Two time DTM champion Mattias Ekstrom claimed his first ever FIA world title by securing the World Rallycross Championship in Germany
Vettel 'very smart' with Pirelli testing - Johansson
Total F1 - 16 Oct 2016 17:30
©Pirelli Motorsport Former Ferrari and McLaren Formula One driver Stefan Johansson has labelled Sebastian Vettel's extensive testing with the 2017-spec Pirelli tyres as "an incredibly smart move" and predicts the four-t...
Hockenheim DTM: Mortara wins season finale but Wittmann takes title
Auto Sport - 16 Oct 2016 16:56
Edoardo Mortara took a superb win for Audi in the final race of the DTM season at Hockenheim, but could not prevent Marco Wittmann wrapping up his second crown
Red Bull clocks 277 laps in sunny Abu Dhabi Pirelli test
Total F1 - 16 Oct 2016 16:30
©Pirelli Motorsport Red Bull reserve driver Pierre Gasly has completed a mammoth 277 laps of Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina Circuit during Pirelli's latest slick tyre test ahead of the 2017 season. Driving a modified version of...
Stroll wraps up European F3 championship in style
Total F1 - 16 Oct 2016 16:20
2016 FIA Formula 3 European Champion Lance Stroll signed off from a stunningly successful season and the F3 category by posting three dominant victories at Hockenheim this weekend. The Montreal-born Williams development ...
Wehrlein confirms Force India 2017 talks
Total F1 - 16 Oct 2016 16:20
– Pascal Wehrlein has revealed that he is in talks with Force India regarding a 2017 seat, after the departure of compatriot Nico Hülkenberg last week.Force India confirmed on Friday that Hülkenberg would be leaving ...
Vasseur hints at 'two lead drivers' for Renault
Total F1 - 16 Oct 2016 15:40
XPB Images Frederic Vasseur says Renault's 2017 Formula One line-up could feature two lead drivers, with the team principal pointing to the successful example of Mercedes. The French manufacturer announced on Friday t...
Dovizioso: "I decided to not go crazy!"
Moto GP - 16 Oct 2016 15:19
Italian takes P2 in Japan with a calm, faultless charge from Row 2